About

Passion. Experience. Diligence.

History

Aid-IT Solutions was formed in 2003 by the two principals, Dr Paul Crawford and Lyndon Voigt. Paul brought years of field experience and a PhD in M&E systems; Lyndon brought information systems architecture and software development expertise from both the corporate and humanitarian sectors. They shared a vision for how to improve aid effectiveness, by putting the right information in the right hands, at the right time.

Contact

PO Box 362

Morisset, NSW 2264

Australian

Email: info@aid-it.com.au

Principals

Executive Director

Paul Crawford

Dr Paul Crawford brings a unique combination of extensive field experience spanning more than 20 years and 44 countries, including several fragile states, and relevant academic qualifications. His doctoral dissertation argued for a portfolio-wide approach to M&E rather than the traditional project-centric perspective, often found to erode learning and strategic insights. He also holds a MBA (majoring in organisational performance) and a degree in rural development. Since becoming the Executive Director of Aid-IT Solutions, Paul has conducted more than 120 international M&E assignments—many for Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). He has either lead or participated in more than 25 major evaluations or reviews. Paul’s evaluation products have been showcased by the Australian Government’s Office of Development Effectiveness as Good Practice Examples. Paul is an effective communicator. As an evaluation team leader, he has often been required to negotiate sensitive issues with stakeholders. He is known to produce a high standard of written material to publishable standard and has published articles on M&E practice in international peer reviewed scholarly journals. He has delivered formal and informal M&E training; has been a guest lecturer for undergraduate and postgraduate development students; a key note speaker at professional development seminars and conferences; and has provided longer-term M&E mentoring to individuals and teams. Paul was decorated with Australia’s Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal in 2000 for work during the 1994 Rwandan genocide humanitarian crisis.

Technical Services

Lyndon Voigt

Lyndon Voigt is an expert in Management Information Systems (MIS) and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) with a focus on how the related technology and social issues impact on successful ICT4D systems. He has particular expertise in the design, project management and support of MIS solutions to support performance management, program design and M&E arrangements. He has extensive experience in MIS design and operation, programme design, M&E design, training and project management. Training has involved lecturing, workshops, and formal/informal mentoring. Consultancies have included the review and analysis of M&E arrangements and program logic; organisational ICT capacity; strategic ICT planning for government and support agencies; review, design, project management and deployment of MIS software solutions; and analysis of hardware, software and support requirements. As an Executive Director of Aid-IT Solutions, Lyndon is required to keep abreast of current trends in project management, international development, and new innovations in software development methodologies. He has excelled in complex environments that demand an effective communicator with strong analytical and creative capacity. .

Aid-IT Solutions - Performance Information Consultants

Aid-IT Solutions Pty Ltd is a boutique consulting and technology business that provides performance information services to the international development industry. Contact us for advice and innovative solutions to convert performance information into knowledge - and even wisdom.